Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has announced a grant of Rs250 million for the revamping of Layyah Sports Gymnasium. He made this announcement while attending the final of the Layyah Football League as a Chief Guest on Monday.
Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said that providing modern sports facilities and greater opportunities for young people remained among the Punjab government’s top priorities. He urged young people across Punjab to participate enthusiastically in the CM Punjab Youth Games, describing the event as an excellent opportunity for them to showcase their talent and abilities.
Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said that registrations for the CM Punjab Youth Games had reached 3.2 million. “If the number of registered players exceeded four million, then the province would be able to secure a place in the Guinness Book of World Records”.
Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said that sports played a vital role in encouraging young people, promoting healthy and constructive activities, and helping them develop their abilities. “The talented male and female athletes should take full advantage of opportunities offered by the CM Punjab Youth Games”.
Expressing satisfaction over the city’s progress, Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar appreciated the improvement in cleanliness, development projects and public facilities in Layyah. The Layyah city had impressed the provincial minister so much that he found it even better than Lahore.
Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said that the organisation of Layyah Football League reflected efforts to maintain law and order in the district while promoting sports and engaging young people in positive activities. “Punjab government is committed to providing maximum sporting opportunities to youth and improving sports infrastructure across the province”.
During his visit to Layyah, Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar also inspected various locations, including the Sahulat Bazaar, E-Library and Sports Gymnasium etc.